Bookeesh Banter

Four women. Four lives. One pandemic that forces them all to stop, look inward, and reckon with the choices they've made in love, work, and everything in between. Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer stranded in...

This week we're in Lagos, and honestly… the title says it all. 😅Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad by Damilare Kuku is a collection of 12 short stories — part love letter, part case study — following women navigating...

This week, we're diving into Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn and oh, did we have THOUGHTS. 😄 Meet Yinka: 31, career-driven, British-Nigerian, and perpetually single — at least according to...

<p>In this video, we review Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter — a dark and disturbing psychological thriller that pulls no punches. Centered around sisters Claire and Lydia, the story unravels years after the...

<p>Buckle up for a ride like no other. In this review, we dive deep into the Mindfuck Series by S.T. Abby — a gripping, morally gray, and brutally emotional thriller that blends romance, revenge, and psychological...

<p>Homegoing follows the descendants of two half-sisters from 18th-century Ghana—one sold into slavery, the other married to a British colonizer. </p><p>Spanning continents and centuries, Yaa Gyasi’s powerful novel...

<p>If you thought the first book was powerful, Book 2 dives even deeper into the hidden lives of Nairobi men—raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. </p><p><br></p><p>Joan Thatiah once again delivers a compelling collection...

<p>In this episode, we review Confessions of Nairobi Men by Joan Thatiah—a bold, emotional, and eye-opening collection of real-life stories told by men living in Nairobi. In a world where men are rarely encouraged to...

<p>In this week's book review, we're diving into Sinners by Sarah Haluwa—a steamy, chaotic, and unapologetically messy rollercoaster of lust, lies, and late-night decisions ;). If you love your romance served with a...

<p>In this video, we review Confessions of Nairobi Women Book 2 by Joan Thatiah — a gripping collection of real-life stories from women living in Nairobi. We discuss the powerful themes, impactful confessions, and how...

<p>Real talk, real stories! 📖 In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered confessions of Nairobi women, captured in real-time. Join us as we unpack their truths, struggles, and triumphs—straight from the heart of...

<p>In part two of our series, we pick up where we left off in Jackson Biko's Drunk, delving further into the evolving narrative, dynamic characters, and the thought-provoking themes that define the story. </p><p>Join us...

<p>In this first episode, we dive deep into Jackson Biko's Drunk and unravel its gripping narrative, unique characters, and the powerful themes explored in the story. If you’ve ever battled your own demons or loved...